Matthew 7:23

And then I will declare to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you who work iniquity.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

In Context

22Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name cast out devils? and in your name done many miracles?

24Therefore, whoever hears these words of mine, and does them, will be like a wise man, who built his house upon a rock:

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Cross References

Matthew 25:12But he answered and said, Truly I say to you, I do not know you.

Luke 13:25When once the master of the house has risen up, and has shut the door, and you begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open up to us; then he shall answer and say to you, I do not know where you are from:

John 10:14I am the good shepherd, and I know my own, and my own know me,

2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands firm, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are his. And, Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:22-29

The Sermon on the Mount. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken… Read the whole commentary →

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